Goldsworthy, Western Australia

Goldsworthy
Western Australia
1964 photograph showing iron ore outcrops on the top of Mount Goldsworthy before mining commenced
Goldsworthy is located in Western Australia
Goldsworthy
Goldsworthy
Map
Coordinates20°20′31″S 119°31′06″E / 20.34194°S 119.51833°E / -20.34194; 119.51833
Established1965
Elevation46 m (151 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of East Pilbara
State electorate(s)Pilbara
Federal division(s)Durack

Goldsworthy (named after the geographical feature Mount Goldsworthy) is a former mining town in Western Australia, east of Port Hedland and located in the Shire of East Pilbara. It was the first[1] iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

  1. ^ Schubert, Leslie A.(1994), Wiping Out the Tracks – The Northern Odyssey: A Family Biography & Social Commentary, ISBN 0646178938.